Gastrointestinal Medications Frequency Flashcards
1
Q
promethazine
A
q4-6h prn
2
Q
ondansetron
A
q8h prn
3
Q
omeprazole
A
daily
4
Q
famotidine
A
BID
5
Q
magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone
A
2-4 tsp PO QID PRN
6
Q
calcium carbonate
A
chew 2-4 tabs prn
max: 7500mg/day if used for indigestion
max: 2500mg as supplement
7
Q
docusate sodium
A
daily
8
Q
polyethylene glycol (PEG)
A
MiraLAX (laxative): 17g (1 capful) dissolved in 8 oz of liquid PO once daily prn
GoLYTELY (colonoscopy prep): mix with water to make 1 gallon, drink 8oz every 10 minutes
9
Q
bisacodyl
A
Laxative: 5-15mg PO daily, 10mg rectally daily
Colonoscopy: 30mg dose
Max: 30mg/day
10
Q
loperamide
A
2 tablets PO after first loose stool, then 1 tablet after each loose stool
max: 8mg/day (OTC), 16mg/day (Rx)
